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NHS-aligned nutrition guides, practical meal ideas and expert tools for every stage of childhood. Independent advice by Dr. Sarah Mitchell.

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BMI calculators, meal planners and portion guides for confident parenting decisions.

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Latest Articles

School Food Policy

The UK Childhood Obesity Plan: What Is the Government Doing?

Why the Government Needed a Plan As a paediatric nutritionist, I have watched childhood obesity figures in the UK climb steadily for decades. When the...

Physical Activity

Can Children Go to the Gym in the UK? Age Rules and Alternatives

As a paediatric nutritionist who has spent over fifteen years helping families across Bristol and the wider NHS, I regularly hear parents ask: can children...

Meals Recipes

Cooking with Children: Age-Appropriate Kitchen Skills and Recipes

In my years working as a paediatric nutritionist in Bristol, one question comes up in almost every family consultation: "How do I get my child...

Healthy Eating

How Much Water Should a Child Drink Each Day?

Why Water Matters for Children As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the questions I hear most often from parents is: how much water should my...

Health Conditions

ADHD and Diet: Can What Your Child Eats Make a Difference?

As a paediatric nutritionist, one of the questions I hear most frequently from parents is: "Can changing my child's diet help with their ADHD?" It...

Fussy Eating

How to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables

If you are reading this, I suspect mealtimes at your house have become something of a battleground. Perhaps the broccoli is pushed to the side...